Nature : Science World Report

Nov 04, 2014 09:49 AM EST

Massive Geographic Shift May Have Caused Ancient Explosion of Life During the Cambrian

Scientists may have solved the riddle of the "Cambrian explosion" after analyzing geologic history. They've found that that rapid diversification of animal life that occurred 530 million years ago could possibly be the result of a major tectonic event.

Nov 03, 2014 12:14 PM EST

Honey Bees May Survive Pesticides with a Better Diet of Natural Pollen

When it comes to honey bees, diet is all important. It turns out that honey bees fed on a natural diet of pollen are far more resistant to pesticides than those that are fed an artificial diet.

Nov 03, 2014 11:41 AM EST

Startling Decline in European Birds May be Due to Conservation Efforts

There's been a startling decline in bird populations across Europe. Scientists have found that over the past 30 years, more "common" birds in this region have experienced sharp drops in population numbers.

Nov 03, 2014 08:15 AM EST

Elusive Deer with Vampire-like Fangs Spotted for the First Time in More Than 60 Years

Have you ever heard of a fanged deer? Most people haven't, especially since it hasn't been sighted for more than 60 years. Yet now, scientists have spotted this elusive and unusual deer in Afghanistan.

Nov 01, 2014 10:33 AM EDT

Lack of Oxygen Delayed Animal Life on Earth During One Billion Years

Scientists may have found out a little more about when animal life first evolved on Earth--and what may have delayed it.

Nov 01, 2014 10:34 AM EDT

2014 Ozone Hole Over Antarctica Reached Its Largest in September

It turns out that the ozone hole over the Antarctic is persisting through this Halloween. The hole reached its annual peak size on Sept. 11, holding at 9.3 million square miles, an area roughly the size of North America.

Oct 31, 2014 12:07 PM EDT

Bats Hang Out with Their Pals This Halloween

It turns out that bats like to hang out with their friends. Scientists have found that despite moving house frequently, bats will choose to roost with the same social network, even when they shift locations.

Oct 31, 2014 10:39 AM EDT

A Pile of Magma Pancakes May Help Fuel Super-Eruptions

Scientists have found that the reservoirs of supervolcanos consist of magma that intrudes into the crust in the form of numerous horizontally oriented sheets resting on top of each other like a pile of pancakes.

Oct 31, 2014 07:09 AM EDT

Skin-Invading Fungus from Europe May Destroy American Salamander and Newt Populations

A deadly disease is sweeping across the amphibian population in parts of Europe. The disease, which is wiping out salamanders in particular, is predicted to reach the U.S. through the international wildlife trade unless steps are taken to prevent its advance.

Oct 31, 2014 06:48 AM EDT

Why Colorful Dinosaur Feathers Evolved: Not to Fly But to Display

Birds aren't the only ones with feathers. Dinosaurs also possessed colorful plumage. But why did these ancient creatures have feathers long before early bird species, such as Archaeopteryx, attempted to fly? Scientists may now have the answer.

Oct 31, 2014 06:48 AM EDT

Deep Sea Cold-Water Corals Fuse Their Skeletons to Build Reef Habitats

It turns out that cold-water corals may just get along with others in an unusual way. Scientists have found that the coral, Lophelia pertusa, can fuse skeletons of genetically distinct individuals.

Oct 30, 2014 10:17 AM EDT